Rio Hondo, TX · Cameron County
Police Department Citizen Complaint Form
This sworn statement form collects a person’s contact details and account of an incident for a police complaint, including information about officers, witnesses, injuries, and any related charges or citations.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The form records the complainant’s identity and contact information, incident details, witness information, and a full description of what happened. It also asks about injuries, medical treatment, arrests, and tickets, and includes a statement that the account is true and correct. The form says a complaint must be written and signed for consideration by the head of a local enforcement agency; it names the Harlingen Police Department Division for receiving the statement.
Who needs it
A person making a police complaint who needs to provide a written, signed account with incident details and a sworn statement may use this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, and the person making the statement signs and swears to its contents before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Police Department Citizen Complaint Form from the city’s document page.
- 2
Complete The Statement
Fill in your contact information and provide details about the incident, officers, witnesses, and any injuries or related citations.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Wait to sign until the notary instructs you. Sign and swear to the statement during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Agency
Submit the notarized statement to the agency identified on the form, and confirm the submission method if needed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rio Hondo. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get this police complaint statement notarized online?
- Complete the form but wait to sign. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show your ID, and sign and swear to the statement during the video session.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the person making the statement signs and swears to it before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. The form has a jurat; ask the receiving agency whether it accepts an online-notarized copy.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- The form names the Harlingen Police Department Division as the recipient. Confirm with the city if unsure where to submit it.